2027 will be decided on performance, not sentiments – Uzodimma

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State and Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum, has declared that the 2027 general elections will be decided on performance, structure and disciplined message, not based on sentiments. He said the performance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has earned him the right to seek a second term in office, […]

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State and Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum, has declared that the 2027 general elections will be decided on performance, structure and disciplined message, not based on sentiments.

He said the performance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has earned him the right to seek a second term in office, claiming that more than four million grassroots supporters are being mobilised nationwide at all the polling units across the country to advance the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President.

Uzodimma made the declaration at the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) National Mobilisation Retreat in Abuja on Wednesday.

Among those present were governors, All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Prof. Yilwatda Nentawe, party leaders, government officials, stakeholders and mobilisation coordinators from across the country.

Speaking as Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Uzodimma described the retreat as a strategic effort to build a unified national mobilisation architecture capable of translating government policies and achievements into grassroots support.

“My friends, the politics of 2027 will not be won on sentiment. It will be won on performance, on structure, on a disciplined message, on unity, on data, on credibility, and on a real bond with the people.”

According to him, the administration’s reforms and development initiatives in key sectors of the economy have begun yielding results despite the initial difficulties associated with implementing tough but necessary policies.

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has demonstrated courage in taking difficult decisions that previous administrations avoided. The Renewed Hope Agenda is not merely a government programme; it is a comprehensive plan to rebuild Nigeria and secure a better future for generations to come.

“The achievements of this administration have laid a solid foundation for continued progress. The performance of President Tinubu merits a second term, and it is our responsibility to take that message to every community across the federation,” he added.

Uzodimma disclosed that the Renewed Hope Ambassadors had developed an extensive grassroots mobilisation structure stretching from the national level to polling units nationwide.

“Our architecture moves from the national leadership to the six geopolitical zones, the 36 states and the FCT, down to the 774 local government areas, 8,809 wards and ultimately 176,846 polling units across Nigeria,” he stated.

The governor stressed that the objective of the mobilisation drive was not only political but also aimed at ensuring citizens understand government reforms and their long-term benefits.

Also speaking, the Deputy Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors and Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, urged members of the organisation to remain focused on bridging the gap between government policies and the people.

He said effective communication and grassroots engagement remained critical to ensuring Nigerians understand the impact of ongoing reforms and development programmes.

The Secretary of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, described the retreat as a significant step towards building a cohesive and efficient mobilisation network capable of reaching every part of the country.

Yilwatda commended members of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors for supporting the party’s grassroots expansion strategy and promoting the administration’s achievements at the community level.

He urged members to remain disciplined, united and committed to service, noting that effective mobilisation would be crucial to sustaining the gains recorded by the administration.